Best Lenses for Nikon D5100 Updated July 2025
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Best Lenses for Nikon D5100
2025 Buyer's GuideUpdated July 2025
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Best Lens for Nikon D5100

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9.9

Nikon AF-P DX NIKKOR 70-300mm f/4.5-6.3G ED Lens for Nikon DSLR Cameras, Model 20061 (Renewed)
Functionality
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Picked by 276 people this month!
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Picked by 276 people this month!
Picked by 276 people this month!
Best Lens for Nikon D5100

9.9

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Nikon AF-P DX NIKKOR 70-300mm f/4.5-6.3G ED Lens for Nikon DSLR Cameras, Model 20061 (Renewed)
Functionality
Value for money
Quality
Image quality
Zoom capability
Fit
Picked by 276 people this month!
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9.8

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9.8

Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED Vibration Reduction Zoom Lens with Auto Focus for Nikon DSLR Cameras
Lens quality
Picture quality
Functionality
Value for money
Zoom range
Quality
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9.8

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Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED Vibration Reduction Zoom Lens with Auto Focus for Nikon DSLR Cameras
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9.4

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9.4

Nikon 55-200mm f4-5.6G ED AF-S DX Nikkor Zoom Lens (Renewed)
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Functionality
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Picture quality

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Nikon 55-200mm f4-5.6G ED AF-S DX Nikkor Zoom Lens (Renewed)
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Picture quality

9.2

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9.2

Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-140mm f/3.5-5.6G ED Vibration Reduction Zoom Lens with Auto Focus for Nikon DSLR Cameras (Renewed)
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Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-140mm f/3.5-5.6G ED Vibration Reduction Zoom Lens with Auto Focus for Nikon DSLR Cameras (Renewed)
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9.1

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9.1

Nikon 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED-IF AF-S DX VR Vibration Reduction Lens F/DSLR Cameras (Renewed)
Quality
Works well
Value for money
Image quality
Fit
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9.1

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Nikon 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED-IF AF-S DX VR Vibration Reduction Lens F/DSLR Cameras (Renewed)
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Best Value

9.0

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9.0

Altura Photo 52MM 0.43x Professional HD Wide Angle Lens (w/Macro Portion) for Nikon D7100 D7000 D5500 D5300 D5200 D5100 D3300 D...
Quality
Value for money
Works well
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Ease of use
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Best Value

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Altura Photo 52MM 0.43x Professional HD Wide Angle Lens (w/Macro Portion) for Nikon D7100 D7000 D5500 D5300 D5200 D5100 D3300 D...
Quality
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Wide angle
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8.9

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8.9

YONGNUO YN50mm F1.8N Standard Prime Lens, Large Aperture Auto Manual Focus AF MF for Nikon DSLR Cameras
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8.9

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YONGNUO YN50mm F1.8N Standard Prime Lens, Large Aperture Auto Manual Focus AF MF for Nikon DSLR Cameras
Value for money
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Lens quality
Build quality
Functionality

8.7

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8.7

Nikon 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED IF AF-S DX VR [Vibration Reduction] Nikkor Zoom Lens Bulk packaging (White box, New)
Quality
Value for money
Picture quality
Works well
Zoom range
Weight

8.7

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Nikon 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED IF AF-S DX VR [Vibration Reduction] Nikkor Zoom Lens Bulk packaging (White box, New)
Quality
Value for money
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Works well
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Nikon 35mm f/1.8G AF-S DX Lens for Nikon DSLR Cameras (Renewed)
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Value for money
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Functionality
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Nikon 35mm f/1.8G AF-S DX Lens for Nikon DSLR Cameras (Renewed)
Lens quality
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Value for money
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Functionality
Bokeh

7.0

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Nikon 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6 AF-S DX VR ED Nikkor Lens for Nikon Digital SLR Cameras (Renewed)
Quality
Functionality
Value for money
Image quality
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Look
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Nikon 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6 AF-S DX VR ED Nikkor Lens for Nikon Digital SLR Cameras (Renewed)
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Look
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Our Top Choice

Best Lens for Nikon D5100

9.9

1

9.9

Nikon AF-P DX NIKKOR 70-300mm f/4.5-6.3G ED Lens for Nikon DSLR Cameras, Model 20061 (Renewed)
Functionality
Value for money
Quality
Image quality
Zoom capability
Fit
Save 14%
Picked by 276 people this month!
Save 14%
Picked by 276 people this month!
Picked by 276 people this month!
Best Lens for Nikon D5100

9.9

1
Nikon AF-P DX NIKKOR 70-300mm f/4.5-6.3G ED Lens for Nikon DSLR Cameras, Model 20061 (Renewed)
Functionality
Value for money
Quality
Image quality
Zoom capability
Fit
Picked by 276 people this month!
Save 14%
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